New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Pamela Susan Karlan
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Stanford, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2116994
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Pamela Susan Karlan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2116994 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Pamela Susan Karlan, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Stanford Law School, located in Stanford, CA, ZIP 94305. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Pamela Susan Karlan still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Pamela Susan Karlan's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Pamela compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Pamela Susan Karlan is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,101 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2116994
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stanford Law School
- City
- Stanford, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94305
- Phone
- (650) 725-4851
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Pamela Susan Karlan's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pamela Karlan licensed?
Pamela Karlan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Pamela Susan Karlan admitted to the bar?
Pamela Susan Karlan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Pamela Susan Karlan go to law school?
Pamela Susan Karlan attended YALE.
What company does Pamela Susan Karlan work for?
Pamela Susan Karlan is associated with Stanford Law School in Stanford, CA.
Is Pamela Susan Karlan in good standing?
Yes, Pamela Susan Karlan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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